Looks like Marthe is teaching the beginning class again. There is a FREE Class coming up called "Introduction to Online Genealogy" from Spectrum Virtual University. You can enroll in the class at http://www.vu.org/channel33/today/index.html Here is the info: Introduction to Online Genealogy -- You don't have to be a sophisticated Internet user to find out about genealogy in the online world! This introductory class will explain how to use Internet tools such as e-mail, Telnet, FTP, and search engines to access Usenet newsgroups, online databases, web sites, and various other online resources of interest to genealogists and those who want to learn more about their family roots and history. Veteran genealogists who are new to the Internet will benefit by learning about the many genealogical resources available. The instructor, Marthe Arends, is a prominent author and lecturer with 16 years experience in the field of genealogy. She is editor/publisher of "Online Pioneers," a popular computer genealogy newsletter. Class Schedule: 8 weeks, begins Oct. 13, 1997 Prerequisites: None Work Load: 3 hours per week